In an effort to comply with ICAO standard for language proficiency, the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has implemented the English Proficiency Test for Aviation (EPTA) since 5 March, 2008. In relation to English proficiency, ICAO defines 6 levels where only levels 4 through 6 are acceptable. The ROK also requires the minimum rating of level 4 of all pilots engaged in international operation, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators involved with international traffic to demonstrate their English proficiency.

Since 2006, the Republic of Korea has developed and operated SMIS (SARPs Management & Implementation system) and SOMS (Safety Oversight Management System), the web-based programmes enhancing national aviation safety in a risk-based and data-driven manner. The ROK now presents its electronic safety tools for proactive safety management to the international aviation society in order to contribute to the improvement of global aviation safety and efficiency.

SMIS (SARPs Management & Implementation system) Ver. 3.5

SMIS is a web-based programme designed for Civil Aviation authorities (CAAs) to manage overall framework of compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in a sustainable manner regardless of the size of the CAAs, to process more than 200 State letters addressed by ICAO per year and manage all data required for the implementation of ICAO Safety Audit (USOAP)

SOMS (Safety Oversight Management System) Ver. 1.5

SOMS is a web-based programme designed for Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) to manage overall safety oversight process and procedure in all civil aviation sectors; and developed in accordance with the requirements of ICAO Safety Oversight Manual (Doc. 9734), Manual of Procedures for Operations Inspections, Certification and Continued Surveillance (Doc. 8335), and Safety Management Manual (Doc. 9859)

Application for Use

Contracting State or international/regional organization which intend to operate the SMIS/SOMS may fill out and submit the application form furnished in Help Desk [ http://www.kocahelp.go.kr ]
Upon receipt of the application, the Republic of Korea will provide the installation package including software, installation guide and operational manual.

Technical assistance will be provided upon receipt of request via Help Desk with free of charge.

The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has carried out a Fellowship Training Programme for Developing Countries with ICAO since 2006. With relation to this Programme, the ROK will invite a total of 223 trainees from developing countries in 2013 to participate in below 12 courses including Aviation Policy for Executives course with the aim of promoting balanced development of international civil aviation.

Training courses and dates (Year of 2013)

Course Code

Course Title

Dates

Application Deadlines

Participants

Training Institute

A. KOICA Joint Programme

A-1

DVOR/DME

21 April - 17 May

11 March

18

KCATC

A-2

Airport Operation

9 - 28 June

8 April

25

IAAA

A-3

AVSEC National Inspectors

18 August - 3 September

20 May

18

KCATC

A-4

Radar Approach Control

6 - 25 October

12 August

15

KCATC

A-5

Aviation Security & Safety

13 October - 1 November

12 August

25

IAAA

B. Global Aviation Safety Programme

B-1

Air Navigation Policy

26 May - 1 June

8 April

15

KCATC

B-2

Electronic Safety Tools

16 - 20 June

8 April

15

IAAA

B-3

ILS Maintenance

17 June - 5 July

8 April

12

KCATC

B-4

PBN

14 - 20 July

20 May

15

KCATC

B-5

Airport Terminal Operation

1 - 8 September

20 May

25

IAAA

B-6

Aviation Policy for Executives

10 - 17 November

12 August

15

IAAA

B-7

Airport Green House Gas Management

17 - 24 November

12 August

25

IAAA

The Course schedule and the number of participants can be partially subject to change upon circumstances.For more information and details access the website - www.korea-ftp.org

In accordance with Article 138 of Aviation Act and ICAO SARPs, any organization which wants to conduct maintenance work for Korean registered aircraft, engine and/or propeller shall be approved by Korean government. This page gives a guideline for how to obtain a maintenance organization certificate.